CA2624982C - A refill-locking system, a package comprising said locking system, and a refill - Google Patents
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The present invention relates to a locking system designed for packages intended particularly for packing make-up comprising refills without the use of adhesives. The locking system for packages comprises: - a base (1) having a side wall (11); - a cover (3) cooperating with the base (1 ); - a refill (2) composed by at least one first cavity (4); said locking system being characterized in that: - the refill (2) comprises at least one first securing means (21) in the form of a side projection facing outwardly and a second securing means (22) in the form of a side projection facing outwardly and having a curved end; - the first securing means (21) being opposed to the second securing means (22); - the side wall (11) having at least one first opening (12) cooperating with the first securing means (21 ) and a second opening (13) cooperating with the second securing means (22); - the refill (2) being fitted into the base (1) by association between the first securing means (21 ) and the first opening (12) and then association between the second securing means (22) and the second opening (13). The present invention further relates to packages comprising said locking system and the refill comprised in this system.
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12-07-2007 12 aB-DANNEMANN +25531812 1-396 P.09 BR2006000221 Title: '`A REFILL-LOCKING SYSTEM, A PACKAGE COMPRISING SAID
LOCKING SYSTEM, AND A REFILL'' Field of the invention he present invention relates to a locking system for packages particularly for make-up and other cosmetics that compr,se refills witriout using adhesives The present invention further relates to packages that comprise said locking System and to a refill.
pescriptio of the pncr art , Flasks for cosmetic produce such as powdered makeup products are known, wr~ere~n the flask comprises a container formed by a Las to whin) a cover seared by a hinge or to a ice is appked. For ttre purpose of making this product cheaper for the consumer, there are on the market refills of these make-ups constituted by small trays that are positioned at the base and secured by means of adhesives.
An evident problem encountered with flasks of this type is that the make-up present in me refill is camaged when it is put into me pacKage, and me ref,ll may detach from me base due to me poor arrangement of the adnesive In Order to prevent this problem, it would be advantageQus to dispense with the adhesive and tO improve the refills.
Some relevant prior-art documents related to tree matter of me present ~nventi^n are cued hereinafter.
Document BR7800850-8 describes a case for make-up products that comprises a base with an articulated cover, the base body being provided with a number of cavities for receiving various makeup products.
shades, shade applicators, blushes, blush brushes, compact powder and sponge, base, corrective, rimmeL eyeliner or pencil and lipstick, or combinations of make-ups of various types and colors. Sucre male-ups may be of a fixed or fitting type, in me latter case in me form of refills for replacement. One does f1Ot describe haw to fit Or fix them.
Document BR9903088-8 d~scioses a malce-up case cafstitutad by a base. having a shallow and wide cut-out, which is designed to provide a -~Qc`1CTP P140347-PCTlR~I..TOiQr83403~vl eceived at the EPO on J u I 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pad AMENDED SHEET
12-07-2007113 De-DANNEMANN +25831612 T-396 P.10 BR2006000221 = 2 Solution allowing the case to remain open and with the cover folded downwards, so that the color cf the make-up paste will be exposed and the Cover will be normally used for closing the case and keep it. The use of refills Is noC foreseer.
French doCument FR 2825593 discloses a refill of a cosmetic product in the form of compact powder, to be incorporated into a base. The ref if comprises reversible and irreversible Securing means mat cooperate with the securing means of the base Document DE 4203260 describes a case mat can receive a refill ~n me form of a compact-powder tray. A platform may be fitted onto the case Document \NO 2004/17788 descriheS a cosmetic case that has an opening for a refill container with adhesive structure.
Document U 200321 3723 discloses a compact powder the package of which bas an opening where me internal Container can move.
1 5 This container can be replaced by a refill.
Document US 5,031,160 discloses a brake-up powder case mat includes a base ana a tray. The base can receive a detachebie product refill.
Document JP 9065920 describes a make-up product mat can receive a refill. It is presented with a configuration where the case comprises two compartments and me structure prevents refills from overlapping each other.
Therefore, in view of the prior-art documents presented above, no teaching proposes advantages relating to the use of refills for packages, particularly make-up cases, wflere~n it is not necessary to use adhes,ves for securing the refills to the package, and still referring to the possibility of using refills of different configurations in the same package.
1ec'tives of the inventiof he present irxvent~on has me obJectove of salving the problems encountered in refills for packages, particularly make-up cases, so as to tspense with the use of adhesives to secure the refills to the package, prevent damage to the make-up contained in the refill trays, facilitate the handling mereof and still referring to me possubtty of using refills with waIDQCSICTF F1~4~r7-FCCTIREu~fORu]+~'iuJi,1 eceived at the EPQ on Jul 12, 2007 21:1$:1 8. Pac AMENDED SHEET
different configurations in the same package.
Brief Description of the Invention The present seeks to provide a locking system for packages, the system comprising (a) a base, having a side wall, the side wall having at least a first and a second opening; (b) a cover (3), cooperating with the base, and a (c) a refill (2), having at least one first securing means (21) in a form of a side projection facing outwardly and a second securing means (22) in a form of a side projection facing outwardly and having a curved edge, the first securing means (21) being opposed to the second securing means (22), and having a first tray (4) provided with a first auxiliary securing means and a second tray (4) provided with a second auxiliary securing means, wherein, the first opening (12) cooperating with the first securing means (21) and the second opening (13) cooperating with the second securing means (22), and wherein, the refill (2) being fitted into the base (1) by association between the first securing means (21) and the first opening (12) and also by association between the second securing means (22) and the second opening (13), and wherein the first and second auxiliary securing means being associable to each other laterally.
Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the opened package, containing a refill.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the opened package without refill.
Figure 3 is a perspective exploded view representing the fitting of the refill into the package of the present invention.
12-07-200713 De-DANNEMANN +25531B12 T-396 P.12 BR2006000221 Detailed description of the invent~ar~
- - The present present invention describes a locking system, particularly designed for packages that comprise refills 2 f laple into a base 1 for the case where here is a need for a quite effective locking, securing the refill 2 without damaging the make-up.
The system comprises a base 1 with a side wall 11, a cover 3 cooperating with me base 1 and a refill 2 having a cavity 4 that has a base area smaller than or equal to the base I area and is provided with projections 21, 22. Thus, when the package is assembled, the projections 21, 22 present on the refill 2 ft into openings 12, 1 3 present in the side wall 1 I of me base 1 Tne main ehamples of products that may Oe pacicea in the package of the present invention are:
- powdered mare-up like: compact powder; shade; blush: block lipstick:
brightener, base, - creamy make-up:
- powdered pharmaceutical products;
- powdered cosmetic products;
- other products having a creamy consistence or as compact powder.
The package and the locking system of the present invention have a range of advantages and characteristics desired in products of this Kind, some of which are listed below:
- there is no need to secure the reff to the base with the bpd of adhesives;
- the refill may be manufactured from me same material used for risking the package, - a number of trays associated laterally can compose the refill to be packed in the base, - the package of the present invention may receive a single refill comprising a number of compartments or cavities intended for different products, - the package may comprise a refill on the base and other accessories, wvpOCStCfr P1g4347~CUFt~LATt)FuOl~24u91rti eceived at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pac AMENDED SHEET
12-07-200714 De'-DANNEMANN +26631612 T-396 P.13 BR2006000221 such as a mirror, tin the inner part of the cover, the way of fitting the refill into the base s quite simple, requiring on$y . simplified movements of the user and preventing damages to the makeup packed in the refill at the moment off fitting it, 5 - the package of the present invention has a strong commercial and mateting appeal due to its modern-day look, - one can fit the refill into he package of the present invention by using one hand alone;
- the package can receive refill of various types of make-up;
- me lack;ng system comprises elements that interact by interference, bav~ng high efficacy when assembling the package and preventing incidental spFliage of the packed product;
- the base and the refill comprised in me package may Dave varied shapes; thus, the possibilities of shaping and combining these parts 1 5 are many, prov,ding different models, so as to satisfy all the tastes of the users; and - me possabnlity of using a refill brings about reduction of the final cost to the consumer, besides being ecologically correct.
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The package of the present invention is constituted py at least one base 1, a refill 2 and a cover 3, as illustrated in figures 1.2, and 3.
All these components may be constituted preferably by plastic material.
Further, the base 1 and the cover 3 cooperate with each ether.
Preferably, the cover 3 is fixed to the base 1 by means of a hinge that may be external or internal.
Base 1 The base 1 comprises a side wall 11 and a lower portion 14. The side wall 11 tollows all the perimeter of the lower portion 14, having a height substantially smaller man its length. By preference the lower portion 14 is oval in shape, as can be seen in figures 1 to 3. Alternatively, the lower portion 14 may have other shapes, for example triangular, quadrangular, among others. .
iwb/DQC9~CTF Pi4 4 7- PcT'RTCRiO1874G9i' eceived at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18, Pac AMENDED SHEET
12-01-2001 14 De-DANNEIANN +25531812 T-396 P.14 B R2006000221 The side wall 11 comprises at least one f rst and one second openings 12, 13 arranged opposite each other. Through these openings 12, 13 one can secure the refill 2, whidh will be gescr,beq later. These openings are located in the inner surface of the side wall 11 and the first opening 12 is at a height relaav8 to the lower portion 14 lower than the height where the second opening 13 is The side wall 11 may further comprise other openings, as will be explained later Cover The cover 3 has a shape harmonious with me shape of the ease.
As shown in figure 1, a preferred embodiment comprises said base 1 and the t;over 3 in Oval Shapes. Alternatively, other snapes my be chosen.
Further, the cover 3 may comprise a puller 5, as iiiustrated in the accompanying figures. In addition, the cover 3 may comprise a mirror or orer accessaty fixed thereto.
Refill The refill 2 may be understood as a tray that receives make-up, cosmetics, pfarmaceutical products, among other possibilities, for attachment to the package to replace a product that has already been used up The refill 2 comprises at least one cavity 4, where me product is added and still at least two securing means 21 and 22. In addition, me ref it 2 may nave a shape harrnonious with the shape of the base 2, being located irl its proximity, without causing difficulties in the association between me base 1 and the cover. 3.
The first securing means 21 i5 a projection located at the perimeter of the cavity 4 facing outwardly. This projection may pe L-shaped.
Further, the second securing means 22 is a projection aiso iocateq at me perimeter of the cavity 4 facing outwardly, being apposed to the first securing means. This projection comprises a curved end and may fucfrier nave at least one lock at this end, which will fit into the second opening 13 by interference Further, the end of the seconci securing means 22 is at a height greater than the faught of me end of the first securing means 21, these heights being relative to the cavity 4. The second securing means 22 may be U-shaped.
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tine to the cavity 4. The second securing means 22 may be Unshaped.
The first and second securing means 21 and 22 cooperate with tl~e first and second openings 12 and 13 located in me s,qe wall 11, The second securing means 22 may further have an auxiliary protection 221, located at its end facing outwardly, so as to facilitate the user taKing the refill 2 out of the base 1. In this case, the base 1 may comprise a recess 14, where the auxiliary projection 221 will rest upon fitting the refill 2 into me base 1.
he refill 2 may further comprise more securing means besides the described ones. Consequently, me side wail 11 should comprise an equal number of openings in order to enable one to secure the refill 2 to the base 1.
With the presence of the pars, first securing means 21if rst opening 12 and second securing means 22/second opening 13, one can dispense wtn the use of adhesives, since an optimized way of securing the refill 2 to the base 1 is actheved.
In addition, the refill 2 may comprise a flap located substantially along its whale length, for the purpose of promoting contact of me refill 2 with the side wall 11, thus guaranteeung an improved appearance.
The refill 2 may further comprise more than one cavity 4. As 24 shown in figure 3, the refill 2 may be composed of two Rdent,Cat cev~t,es separated by a central wall 23, dividing the refill 2 exactly ~n the middle.
Alternatively, the cavities may ae aifferent. The size of the cavities and their arrangement wd depend on the products to be packed As another option, me refill 2 may be constituted by more than one cavity 4, separated as trays (not shown). In this case, the trays should comprise auxiliary securing means, which may be of the tongue-and-groove type or another known association, so as to be associated to each other, forming the refill 2 to ~e secured to me base 1. Evidently, said trays should also comprise at least me first ana second securing means 21 and 22 for securing the refill 2 to the base 1 when they are essoc~ated to each other The refill 2 and/or the trays that can constitute it may be covered by a plastic or metatl~c film, so as to protect the packed product until it is used ~w QC JCTF P1~o 7-PCT1RF,u+Ti]Ri41g24091r1 eceived at the EP4 on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pao. AMENDED SHEET
12-07-200716 D 'DANNEIANN +25531812 T"396 P.16 BR2006000221 by the consumer.
Lac .n - assemblin the aCka a with a refiii The main assembly is constituted by the base 1 associated to the cover 3, preferably with the use Of a Binge. In this way, the package can be openea or closed. Further, the cover 3 has a puller 5 opposite the point of association of the rover 3 with the base 1.
According to the preferred embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3, the base 1 comprises a first apening 12 opposite the second opening 13 and symmetrically spaced from the puller 5 and from the point of association 1 q between the cover 3 and the base 1, achueveq with tl~e i1inge. The seconci opening 13 is iocatea in the upper portion of the side wall 1. The first opening 12 is iucaieo ~n a lower portion of the side weii 1.
The refill 2 ~s constituted by two identical cavities 4, separated by a central wall 23 positioned in the center of me refill 2 ana still ay the first securing means 21 and second securing means 22, cppos~te earn other, located at me side wall 11 when the refill 2 is in place. The central wall 23 extends from the first securing means 21 to me second securing means 22.
The first securing means 21 faces outwardly in an "L'' shape, its end being located at a lower portion of me side wall 1 t when the refill 2 is in place.
The second securing means 22 also faces outwardly of me refiii 2 :n an "UA
shape, its two locks bung arranged at its end and further an auxiliary projection 221.
With the cover 3 raised, me refill 2 will be fined into the base 1.
First, one should position refill 2 positioned on the base 1, taking care to arrange the first securing means 21 close to the first opening 12 and the second securng means 22 close to the second opening 13. In this way, the central wall 23 will be perpendicular to the axis between the hinge and me puller 5.
The first securing means 21 should be fitted into the first opening 12. Then, me user can press the refill 2 against the base 1 With this movement, the secona securing means 22 is contracted due to its curved shape, its end beiilg approximated to the refill 2. Thus, me seconq securing wo1OOCiC1r +wD~~i-PClrr~:uTU~xi blwllYr1 eceived at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pac AMENDED SHEET
12-07-2007 x:16 ae-DANNEMANN +25531812 1-396 P.1 T RR200600o221 means 22 can be fitted snto the second opening 13. With the presence of loc}Cs at its end, the second securing means 22 remains fixed to this opening 1 3. In this movement, the user can hear a characteristuc sound of mis type at fitting In this way, the covet 3 can be lowered and the package is assembled.
k~nin2 -disassembling the rfiIl out of.the acka e With the covet 3 raised and with the aid of the auxiliary pro~ect~on 221 located at the end of the second securing means 22, the user can press the second securing means 22 against the refill 2, so as to deform it and thus 1 Q undo the interference between the lochs and the second opening 13, and thus he can raise this side of the refill 2. Then, me refill 2 can be moved laterally, whereby tho association between the fiiSt SCuring merls 21 and the first opening 12 is undone, releasing the ref ll 2 from both sides. In this way, the refill 2 can be taken out of the base 1 A preferred embodiment having been described, one should understand that the scope of me present invention embraces other possible variations, being limited only by the contents of the accompanying claims, which unclude the possible equivalents.
tint OCSiCTF P~4a34=PCT~K~u~TUr~[~rl aueYi Received at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18, Pac AMENDED SHEET
LOCKING SYSTEM, AND A REFILL'' Field of the invention he present invention relates to a locking system for packages particularly for make-up and other cosmetics that compr,se refills witriout using adhesives The present invention further relates to packages that comprise said locking System and to a refill.
pescriptio of the pncr art , Flasks for cosmetic produce such as powdered makeup products are known, wr~ere~n the flask comprises a container formed by a Las to whin) a cover seared by a hinge or to a ice is appked. For ttre purpose of making this product cheaper for the consumer, there are on the market refills of these make-ups constituted by small trays that are positioned at the base and secured by means of adhesives.
An evident problem encountered with flasks of this type is that the make-up present in me refill is camaged when it is put into me pacKage, and me ref,ll may detach from me base due to me poor arrangement of the adnesive In Order to prevent this problem, it would be advantageQus to dispense with the adhesive and tO improve the refills.
Some relevant prior-art documents related to tree matter of me present ~nventi^n are cued hereinafter.
Document BR7800850-8 describes a case for make-up products that comprises a base with an articulated cover, the base body being provided with a number of cavities for receiving various makeup products.
shades, shade applicators, blushes, blush brushes, compact powder and sponge, base, corrective, rimmeL eyeliner or pencil and lipstick, or combinations of make-ups of various types and colors. Sucre male-ups may be of a fixed or fitting type, in me latter case in me form of refills for replacement. One does f1Ot describe haw to fit Or fix them.
Document BR9903088-8 d~scioses a malce-up case cafstitutad by a base. having a shallow and wide cut-out, which is designed to provide a -~Qc`1CTP P140347-PCTlR~I..TOiQr83403~vl eceived at the EPO on J u I 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pad AMENDED SHEET
12-07-2007113 De-DANNEMANN +25831612 T-396 P.10 BR2006000221 = 2 Solution allowing the case to remain open and with the cover folded downwards, so that the color cf the make-up paste will be exposed and the Cover will be normally used for closing the case and keep it. The use of refills Is noC foreseer.
French doCument FR 2825593 discloses a refill of a cosmetic product in the form of compact powder, to be incorporated into a base. The ref if comprises reversible and irreversible Securing means mat cooperate with the securing means of the base Document DE 4203260 describes a case mat can receive a refill ~n me form of a compact-powder tray. A platform may be fitted onto the case Document \NO 2004/17788 descriheS a cosmetic case that has an opening for a refill container with adhesive structure.
Document U 200321 3723 discloses a compact powder the package of which bas an opening where me internal Container can move.
1 5 This container can be replaced by a refill.
Document US 5,031,160 discloses a brake-up powder case mat includes a base ana a tray. The base can receive a detachebie product refill.
Document JP 9065920 describes a make-up product mat can receive a refill. It is presented with a configuration where the case comprises two compartments and me structure prevents refills from overlapping each other.
Therefore, in view of the prior-art documents presented above, no teaching proposes advantages relating to the use of refills for packages, particularly make-up cases, wflere~n it is not necessary to use adhes,ves for securing the refills to the package, and still referring to the possibility of using refills of different configurations in the same package.
1ec'tives of the inventiof he present irxvent~on has me obJectove of salving the problems encountered in refills for packages, particularly make-up cases, so as to tspense with the use of adhesives to secure the refills to the package, prevent damage to the make-up contained in the refill trays, facilitate the handling mereof and still referring to me possubtty of using refills with waIDQCSICTF F1~4~r7-FCCTIREu~fORu]+~'iuJi,1 eceived at the EPQ on Jul 12, 2007 21:1$:1 8. Pac AMENDED SHEET
different configurations in the same package.
Brief Description of the Invention The present seeks to provide a locking system for packages, the system comprising (a) a base, having a side wall, the side wall having at least a first and a second opening; (b) a cover (3), cooperating with the base, and a (c) a refill (2), having at least one first securing means (21) in a form of a side projection facing outwardly and a second securing means (22) in a form of a side projection facing outwardly and having a curved edge, the first securing means (21) being opposed to the second securing means (22), and having a first tray (4) provided with a first auxiliary securing means and a second tray (4) provided with a second auxiliary securing means, wherein, the first opening (12) cooperating with the first securing means (21) and the second opening (13) cooperating with the second securing means (22), and wherein, the refill (2) being fitted into the base (1) by association between the first securing means (21) and the first opening (12) and also by association between the second securing means (22) and the second opening (13), and wherein the first and second auxiliary securing means being associable to each other laterally.
Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the opened package, containing a refill.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the opened package without refill.
Figure 3 is a perspective exploded view representing the fitting of the refill into the package of the present invention.
12-07-200713 De-DANNEMANN +25531B12 T-396 P.12 BR2006000221 Detailed description of the invent~ar~
- - The present present invention describes a locking system, particularly designed for packages that comprise refills 2 f laple into a base 1 for the case where here is a need for a quite effective locking, securing the refill 2 without damaging the make-up.
The system comprises a base 1 with a side wall 11, a cover 3 cooperating with me base 1 and a refill 2 having a cavity 4 that has a base area smaller than or equal to the base I area and is provided with projections 21, 22. Thus, when the package is assembled, the projections 21, 22 present on the refill 2 ft into openings 12, 1 3 present in the side wall 1 I of me base 1 Tne main ehamples of products that may Oe pacicea in the package of the present invention are:
- powdered mare-up like: compact powder; shade; blush: block lipstick:
brightener, base, - creamy make-up:
- powdered pharmaceutical products;
- powdered cosmetic products;
- other products having a creamy consistence or as compact powder.
The package and the locking system of the present invention have a range of advantages and characteristics desired in products of this Kind, some of which are listed below:
- there is no need to secure the reff to the base with the bpd of adhesives;
- the refill may be manufactured from me same material used for risking the package, - a number of trays associated laterally can compose the refill to be packed in the base, - the package of the present invention may receive a single refill comprising a number of compartments or cavities intended for different products, - the package may comprise a refill on the base and other accessories, wvpOCStCfr P1g4347~CUFt~LATt)FuOl~24u91rti eceived at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pac AMENDED SHEET
12-07-200714 De'-DANNEMANN +26631612 T-396 P.13 BR2006000221 such as a mirror, tin the inner part of the cover, the way of fitting the refill into the base s quite simple, requiring on$y . simplified movements of the user and preventing damages to the makeup packed in the refill at the moment off fitting it, 5 - the package of the present invention has a strong commercial and mateting appeal due to its modern-day look, - one can fit the refill into he package of the present invention by using one hand alone;
- the package can receive refill of various types of make-up;
- me lack;ng system comprises elements that interact by interference, bav~ng high efficacy when assembling the package and preventing incidental spFliage of the packed product;
- the base and the refill comprised in me package may Dave varied shapes; thus, the possibilities of shaping and combining these parts 1 5 are many, prov,ding different models, so as to satisfy all the tastes of the users; and - me possabnlity of using a refill brings about reduction of the final cost to the consumer, besides being ecologically correct.
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The package of the present invention is constituted py at least one base 1, a refill 2 and a cover 3, as illustrated in figures 1.2, and 3.
All these components may be constituted preferably by plastic material.
Further, the base 1 and the cover 3 cooperate with each ether.
Preferably, the cover 3 is fixed to the base 1 by means of a hinge that may be external or internal.
Base 1 The base 1 comprises a side wall 11 and a lower portion 14. The side wall 11 tollows all the perimeter of the lower portion 14, having a height substantially smaller man its length. By preference the lower portion 14 is oval in shape, as can be seen in figures 1 to 3. Alternatively, the lower portion 14 may have other shapes, for example triangular, quadrangular, among others. .
iwb/DQC9~CTF Pi4 4 7- PcT'RTCRiO1874G9i' eceived at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18, Pac AMENDED SHEET
12-01-2001 14 De-DANNEIANN +25531812 T-396 P.14 B R2006000221 The side wall 11 comprises at least one f rst and one second openings 12, 13 arranged opposite each other. Through these openings 12, 13 one can secure the refill 2, whidh will be gescr,beq later. These openings are located in the inner surface of the side wall 11 and the first opening 12 is at a height relaav8 to the lower portion 14 lower than the height where the second opening 13 is The side wall 11 may further comprise other openings, as will be explained later Cover The cover 3 has a shape harmonious with me shape of the ease.
As shown in figure 1, a preferred embodiment comprises said base 1 and the t;over 3 in Oval Shapes. Alternatively, other snapes my be chosen.
Further, the cover 3 may comprise a puller 5, as iiiustrated in the accompanying figures. In addition, the cover 3 may comprise a mirror or orer accessaty fixed thereto.
Refill The refill 2 may be understood as a tray that receives make-up, cosmetics, pfarmaceutical products, among other possibilities, for attachment to the package to replace a product that has already been used up The refill 2 comprises at least one cavity 4, where me product is added and still at least two securing means 21 and 22. In addition, me ref it 2 may nave a shape harrnonious with the shape of the base 2, being located irl its proximity, without causing difficulties in the association between me base 1 and the cover. 3.
The first securing means 21 i5 a projection located at the perimeter of the cavity 4 facing outwardly. This projection may pe L-shaped.
Further, the second securing means 22 is a projection aiso iocateq at me perimeter of the cavity 4 facing outwardly, being apposed to the first securing means. This projection comprises a curved end and may fucfrier nave at least one lock at this end, which will fit into the second opening 13 by interference Further, the end of the seconci securing means 22 is at a height greater than the faught of me end of the first securing means 21, these heights being relative to the cavity 4. The second securing means 22 may be U-shaped.
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tine to the cavity 4. The second securing means 22 may be Unshaped.
The first and second securing means 21 and 22 cooperate with tl~e first and second openings 12 and 13 located in me s,qe wall 11, The second securing means 22 may further have an auxiliary protection 221, located at its end facing outwardly, so as to facilitate the user taKing the refill 2 out of the base 1. In this case, the base 1 may comprise a recess 14, where the auxiliary projection 221 will rest upon fitting the refill 2 into me base 1.
he refill 2 may further comprise more securing means besides the described ones. Consequently, me side wail 11 should comprise an equal number of openings in order to enable one to secure the refill 2 to the base 1.
With the presence of the pars, first securing means 21if rst opening 12 and second securing means 22/second opening 13, one can dispense wtn the use of adhesives, since an optimized way of securing the refill 2 to the base 1 is actheved.
In addition, the refill 2 may comprise a flap located substantially along its whale length, for the purpose of promoting contact of me refill 2 with the side wall 11, thus guaranteeung an improved appearance.
The refill 2 may further comprise more than one cavity 4. As 24 shown in figure 3, the refill 2 may be composed of two Rdent,Cat cev~t,es separated by a central wall 23, dividing the refill 2 exactly ~n the middle.
Alternatively, the cavities may ae aifferent. The size of the cavities and their arrangement wd depend on the products to be packed As another option, me refill 2 may be constituted by more than one cavity 4, separated as trays (not shown). In this case, the trays should comprise auxiliary securing means, which may be of the tongue-and-groove type or another known association, so as to be associated to each other, forming the refill 2 to ~e secured to me base 1. Evidently, said trays should also comprise at least me first ana second securing means 21 and 22 for securing the refill 2 to the base 1 when they are essoc~ated to each other The refill 2 and/or the trays that can constitute it may be covered by a plastic or metatl~c film, so as to protect the packed product until it is used ~w QC JCTF P1~o 7-PCT1RF,u+Ti]Ri41g24091r1 eceived at the EP4 on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pao. AMENDED SHEET
12-07-200716 D 'DANNEIANN +25531812 T"396 P.16 BR2006000221 by the consumer.
Lac .n - assemblin the aCka a with a refiii The main assembly is constituted by the base 1 associated to the cover 3, preferably with the use Of a Binge. In this way, the package can be openea or closed. Further, the cover 3 has a puller 5 opposite the point of association of the rover 3 with the base 1.
According to the preferred embodiment illustrated in figures 1 to 3, the base 1 comprises a first apening 12 opposite the second opening 13 and symmetrically spaced from the puller 5 and from the point of association 1 q between the cover 3 and the base 1, achueveq with tl~e i1inge. The seconci opening 13 is iocatea in the upper portion of the side wall 1. The first opening 12 is iucaieo ~n a lower portion of the side weii 1.
The refill 2 ~s constituted by two identical cavities 4, separated by a central wall 23 positioned in the center of me refill 2 ana still ay the first securing means 21 and second securing means 22, cppos~te earn other, located at me side wall 11 when the refill 2 is in place. The central wall 23 extends from the first securing means 21 to me second securing means 22.
The first securing means 21 faces outwardly in an "L'' shape, its end being located at a lower portion of me side wall 1 t when the refill 2 is in place.
The second securing means 22 also faces outwardly of me refiii 2 :n an "UA
shape, its two locks bung arranged at its end and further an auxiliary projection 221.
With the cover 3 raised, me refill 2 will be fined into the base 1.
First, one should position refill 2 positioned on the base 1, taking care to arrange the first securing means 21 close to the first opening 12 and the second securng means 22 close to the second opening 13. In this way, the central wall 23 will be perpendicular to the axis between the hinge and me puller 5.
The first securing means 21 should be fitted into the first opening 12. Then, me user can press the refill 2 against the base 1 With this movement, the secona securing means 22 is contracted due to its curved shape, its end beiilg approximated to the refill 2. Thus, me seconq securing wo1OOCiC1r +wD~~i-PClrr~:uTU~xi blwllYr1 eceived at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18. Pac AMENDED SHEET
12-07-2007 x:16 ae-DANNEMANN +25531812 1-396 P.1 T RR200600o221 means 22 can be fitted snto the second opening 13. With the presence of loc}Cs at its end, the second securing means 22 remains fixed to this opening 1 3. In this movement, the user can hear a characteristuc sound of mis type at fitting In this way, the covet 3 can be lowered and the package is assembled.
k~nin2 -disassembling the rfiIl out of.the acka e With the covet 3 raised and with the aid of the auxiliary pro~ect~on 221 located at the end of the second securing means 22, the user can press the second securing means 22 against the refill 2, so as to deform it and thus 1 Q undo the interference between the lochs and the second opening 13, and thus he can raise this side of the refill 2. Then, me refill 2 can be moved laterally, whereby tho association between the fiiSt SCuring merls 21 and the first opening 12 is undone, releasing the ref ll 2 from both sides. In this way, the refill 2 can be taken out of the base 1 A preferred embodiment having been described, one should understand that the scope of me present invention embraces other possible variations, being limited only by the contents of the accompanying claims, which unclude the possible equivalents.
tint OCSiCTF P~4a34=PCT~K~u~TUr~[~rl aueYi Received at the EPO on Jul 12, 2007 21:18:18, Pac AMENDED SHEET
Claims (2)
1. A refillable container system for cosmetics, comprising:
a reusable container comprising a base and a cover connected to the base such that the cover is movable between a closed position and an open position;
the base comprising a bottom wall having an outer periphery and a side wall joined to the outer periphery and projecting upwardly therefrom such that the side wall and bottom wall collectively define a receptacle that is surrounded by the side wall; and the side wall defining a first opening and a second opening located opposite each other on opposite sides of the receptacle, and a refill having at least one tray that defines at least one cavity for containing a cosmetic, the refill being configured to fit into the receptacle of the base, the refill defining a first securing means and a second securing means, the first securing means comprising at least a first projection and the second securing means comprising at least a second projection located opposite from the first projection; an outer end of the second projection being at a height relative to the cavity that is greater than a height of an outer end of the first projection relative to the cavity; the first and second projections being configured for respectively engaging the first opening and the second opening in the side wall of the base so as to secure the refill in the base; the first projection extending outwardly and having an L-shaped configuration to enable the first projection to be engaged in the first opening as a first step of securing the refill in the base; the second projection comprising a U-shaped projection facing outwardly and having a curved edge and being flexible and configured to be deformed when, as a second step of securing the refill in the base, the refill is pressed against the base, so that the second projection allows the refill to seat in the base, whereupon the second projection engages the second opening and thereby secures the refill in the base
a reusable container comprising a base and a cover connected to the base such that the cover is movable between a closed position and an open position;
the base comprising a bottom wall having an outer periphery and a side wall joined to the outer periphery and projecting upwardly therefrom such that the side wall and bottom wall collectively define a receptacle that is surrounded by the side wall; and the side wall defining a first opening and a second opening located opposite each other on opposite sides of the receptacle, and a refill having at least one tray that defines at least one cavity for containing a cosmetic, the refill being configured to fit into the receptacle of the base, the refill defining a first securing means and a second securing means, the first securing means comprising at least a first projection and the second securing means comprising at least a second projection located opposite from the first projection; an outer end of the second projection being at a height relative to the cavity that is greater than a height of an outer end of the first projection relative to the cavity; the first and second projections being configured for respectively engaging the first opening and the second opening in the side wall of the base so as to secure the refill in the base; the first projection extending outwardly and having an L-shaped configuration to enable the first projection to be engaged in the first opening as a first step of securing the refill in the base; the second projection comprising a U-shaped projection facing outwardly and having a curved edge and being flexible and configured to be deformed when, as a second step of securing the refill in the base, the refill is pressed against the base, so that the second projection allows the refill to seat in the base, whereupon the second projection engages the second opening and thereby secures the refill in the base
2. The refillable container system according to Claim 1, wherein the side wall further comprises a recess located above the second opening, and the second securing means further comprises an auxiliary projection at an extremity, the auxiliary projection and the recess being associable to each other.
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